Digital Government
This Duck Drone Could Spy on Enemy Subs
But building a flying-and-swimming robot is harder than nature makes it look.
Digital Government
Human Trust Overpowered High-Tech Security in German Air Plane Crash
Experts say the downing of Germanwings flight 9525 seems like the classic case of the insider threat -- which belies easy tech fixes.
Emerging Tech
Amazon Gets Approval for Experimental Drone Use
FAA just granted limited approval for Amazon to test drones for research and development.
Digital Government
Bipartisan Drone Privacy Bill Back on the Table
Reps. Ted Poe and Zoe Lofgren are reintroducing legislation that would limit how the U.S. government can use drones to spy on American citizens.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon on Path to Launch Hacker-Proof Boeing Drone by 2018
Defense industry programmers are rewriting software on the helicopter drone to prevent outsiders from digitally infiltrating the aerial vehicle.
Emerging Tech
FAA Drone Regulations Deal Blow to Amazon
The company's plan to deliver packages by unmanned air hit a snag Sunday after draft regulations prohibited remote piloting.
Digital Government
Will New Drone Regulations Stifle Innovation?
Regulators have a lot to consider when allowing commercial drone use—namely, how not to screw up the market potential.
Digital Government
FAA Proposes New Rules for Commercial Drones
President Obama also released a memo that orders federal agencies to create drone policies that would protect citizens' privacy and civil liberties.
Emerging Tech
Few Privacy Limitations Exist on How Police Use Drones
Only 14 states require law enforcement get a warrant to use drones for surveillance.
Digital Government
Beware Stricter Drone Laws
After a White House scare, could tougher regulations threaten Amazon's delivery dreams?
Digital Government
After Drone Crashes in its Backyard, White House Calls for New Regulations
The president directed federal agencies to release rules for commercial drone use.
Digital Government
Drone Crashes on White House Lawn
A small unmanned aircraft unexpectedly landed on the southeast side of the executive mansion Monday morning.
Digital Government
Watch a Drone Fly Around—and Crash—During a Congressional Hearing
The perks of being in Congress include live drone demos.
Digital Government
Inspectors Warn: Scrap Proposed $443 Million Border Drone Surge
U.S. unmanned jets fielded to catch border trespassers have not proved their worth and DHS is lowballing cost estimates, the watchdog reported.
Digital Government
Report: Air Force Drone Program at ‘Breaking Point’
The force has enough drones, but so few pilots that it may not be able to fulfill the growing demand for air patrols.
Digital Government